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Arts
fromItsnicethat
2 weeks ago

Sid Pattni's portraits unpack the internalised colonial gaze

Art serves as a means to navigate identity and history for first-generation migrants, reshaping colonial narratives.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
5 days ago

A brush with Cecilia Alemani

Art encourages us to question and expand our understanding of reality, reflecting on human experience and complexities.
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Braying donkeys, kissing clowns and Marilyn's dress mishap: Magnum sale in pictures

The Magnum Square Print Sale: Spectacle showcases museum-quality prints that explore themes of public displays and the human experience with curiosity and emotion.
Arts
fromItsnicethat
2 weeks ago

Sid Pattni's portraits unpack the internalised colonial gaze

Art serves as a means to navigate identity and history for first-generation migrants, reshaping colonial narratives.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
5 days ago

A brush with Cecilia Alemani

Art encourages us to question and expand our understanding of reality, reflecting on human experience and complexities.
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Braying donkeys, kissing clowns and Marilyn's dress mishap: Magnum sale in pictures

The Magnum Square Print Sale: Spectacle showcases museum-quality prints that explore themes of public displays and the human experience with curiosity and emotion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Awkward clapping, no-sand beaches and Alexander Skarsgard's thigh-high boots: a trip to Cannes to see my film

I felt I owed it to myself to make an entrance in style.
London politics
#identity
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

Embracing the Joy of Travel After a Youth Spent Undocumented

Travel restored my sense of reality after years of living as an undocumented immigrant in the shadows.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

Embracing the Joy of Travel After a Youth Spent Undocumented

Travel restored my sense of reality after years of living as an undocumented immigrant in the shadows.
#film-analysis
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

You just want to rewind and watch it again and again': readers choose the most romantic moments in cinema

The article highlights memorable and touching romantic moments in films, as shared by Guardian writers and readers.
Film
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

45 Years Later, A Groundbreaking Sci-Fi Masterpiece Continues To Confound

Tarkovsky's 'Stalker' masterfully blends sci-fi with deep spiritual themes that challenge viewers' perceptions of reality and desire.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

You just want to rewind and watch it again and again': readers choose the most romantic moments in cinema

The article highlights memorable and touching romantic moments in films, as shared by Guardian writers and readers.
Film
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

45 Years Later, A Groundbreaking Sci-Fi Masterpiece Continues To Confound

Tarkovsky's 'Stalker' masterfully blends sci-fi with deep spiritual themes that challenge viewers' perceptions of reality and desire.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The New "Snow White" Is Really a Movie About Us

The new Snow White reflects our cultural confusion more than it tells a coherent story.
Social justice
Brooklyn
fromCurbed
2 weeks ago

The Look Book Goes to Rashid Johnson's Opening Night

The show compels engagement with Black art, breaking the silence often surrounding it.
fromThe Conversation
3 weeks ago

Buddha's foster mother played a key role in the orphaned prince's life - and is a model for Buddhists on Mother's Day

The historical Buddha taught that family ties were obstacles to enlightenment as attachment to family causes suffering, but he honored his mother figures throughout his life.
philosophy
#nostalgia
#world-war-ii
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

Following The Narrow Road to the Deep North on an epic Thai adventure

Thailand offers stunning beauty and freedom, countering its complex history tied to the 'Death Railway' and WWII.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

Following The Narrow Road to the Deep North on an epic Thai adventure

Thailand offers stunning beauty and freedom, countering its complex history tied to the 'Death Railway' and WWII.
#photography
Barcelona
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Selfies, tickets and perfect angles: tourism and smartphones in Barcelona in pictures

Balancing the desire for perfect photos and the authentic experience is crucial for visitors in Barcelona, as capturing moments can distract from truly living them.
Music
fromVulture
5 months ago

Bad Bunny's New Album Will Break In the New Year

Bad Bunny's new album DeBÍT TiRAR MÁS FOTOs will release on January 5, 2025, inspired by the importance of capturing memories.
Barcelona
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Selfies, tickets and perfect angles: tourism and smartphones in Barcelona in pictures

Balancing the desire for perfect photos and the authentic experience is crucial for visitors in Barcelona, as capturing moments can distract from truly living them.
Music
fromVulture
5 months ago

Bad Bunny's New Album Will Break In the New Year

Bad Bunny's new album DeBÍT TiRAR MÁS FOTOs will release on January 5, 2025, inspired by the importance of capturing memories.
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

Lena Dunham Says Her Body Was An "Object Of Scorn" During "Girls"

Every year around the time that Girls initially premiered (April 2012) I get kind of contemplative, brooding even. We all have anniversaries- good and bad- that send us off in search of something.
Women
fromwww.london-unattached.com
3 weeks ago

Revel Puck Circus at the Brighton Fringe Review

I associated the circus more with a combination of awe and fear than laughter and conviviality, shaped by childhood memories and Wim Wenders' poignant film.
London politics
#contemporary-art
fromConsequence
4 weeks ago

10 Canadian Albums PUP's Steve Sladkowski Thinks Everyone Should Own

After a check-in on how his March Madness bracket was faring, Sladkowski detailed 10 projects that'll make you want to grab a hockey stick and head on over to Tim Hortons.
Canada news
Fashion & style
fromBKMAG
4 weeks ago

A Closer Look at Brooklyn Museum's "Solid Gold" Exhibition

The Brooklyn Museum's exhibition 'Solid Gold' celebrates gold's significance through history, featuring over 500 gilded objects and contemporary reflections.
#documentary
Media industry
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Housewife of the Year': Contestants Look Back in Dismay

The documentary critiques outdated gender roles while highlighting the perspectives of women who participated in the Housewife of the Year competition.
Media industry
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Housewife of the Year': Contestants Look Back in Dismay

The documentary critiques outdated gender roles while highlighting the perspectives of women who participated in the Housewife of the Year competition.
Relationships
fromVulture
1 month ago

You Should've Aimed Higher

Joe Goldberg's story concludes with a dramatic public trial and a punishment reflecting a cultural reckoning on the consequences for violent men.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Jason Moran Unpacks Duke Ellington's Greatness in a Single Song

Jason Moran reflects on the emotional complexity of Duke Ellington's music, finding it a vital companion in today's unsettling times.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Unfortunately, I Have a New Theory About How Gilmore Girls Explains Trump

"Soon I realized: Stars Hollow would never be my escape from 2025 America. Instead, it offers the road map for how we got here."
Parenting
#vietnam-war
Digital life
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Commons: The Anti-Social Century

Financial necessity often drives Americans to stay home, impacting social interactions.
The decline of public spaces has contributed to national alienation.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

James Cameron says US under Trump is horrifying' as he becomes New Zealand citizen

Cameron is relieved to become a New Zealand citizen, criticizing Trump's America as a departure from decency.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Oscar-nominated Brazilian film sparks debate about country's past

"The film reflects a collective yearning for justice and acknowledgment of the past, especially for the families affected by the military dictatorship that ruled Brazil."
US news
Design
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

"The Kind of Architecture I Try to Achieve Is a Rainbow:" In Conversation With Kengo Kuma

Kengo Kuma compares his architectural process to cooking, focusing on materiality and experimentation.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The Theatrical Release of "Compensation" Is Cause for Celebration

"Compensation" by Zeinabu irene Davis finally gets a theatrical release after 25 years, highlighting its past obscurity despite initial praise.
#snl
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy review our hapless heroine is sharper, wiser and funnier

There is something rather affecting about growing up and growing older alongside a fictional character. Bridget Jones, now a middle-aged mum, reflects the real challenges and joys of life.
Miscellaneous
Writing
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Jennifer Love Hewitt slams 'mind-blowing' era when 'grown men talked to me at 16 about my breasts'

Jennifer Love Hewitt reflects on her teenage sexualization in Hollywood and its cultural implications on her self-awareness today.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Barry Egan: Lunch with David Lynch in La Stampa 18 years ago was almost as odd as you'd expect

Egan reflects on an afternoon with Lynch filled with deep conversations, underscoring Lynch's unique vision and how his work shaped cinematic storytelling.
Miscellaneous
from48 hills
4 months ago

13 albums we can't wait to hear in 2025 - 48 hills

Tamara Lindeman returns with her Weather Station moniker. "I've gotten used to feeling like I'm crazy-or just lazy," she sings at the start of "Neon Signs." But she's neither. I'd argue she's rather actively astute in reading the human condition through a skew of indie rock and melodic arrangements. This Toronto-based artist wrings out stress, and desolation, in portraying how cities can push anybody over the edge with the telling lead single.
Music
fromVulture
4 months ago

32 Movies We Can't Wait to See in 2025

2025 is poised to be a captivating year for horror films, featuring an impressive lineup of vampires, werewolves, ghosts, and more, with Halloween-like themes year-round.
Miscellaneous
Music
fromstupidDOPE
4 months ago

Bad Bunny Unveils Sixth Album 'Debi Tirar Mas Fotos' with Nostalgic New Single | stupidDOPE

Bad Bunny's upcoming album blends personal reflection with cultural themes, exploring memory's fleeting nature and the importance of living in the moment.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

The Animal Celebrities Who Surprised, Soothed and Screamed at Us in 2024

In 2024, animals like Moo Deng and Pesto captivated audiences, serving not only as entertainment but as reflections of larger societal trends and emotions.
Digital life
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Best Dance Performances of 2024

Dance this year has highlighted the importance of raw, cathartic expression and the bravery of dancers as reflections of the world's complexities.
fromKqed
5 months ago

Celebrating 10 Years of a Life-Altering Friendship | KQED

"Our relationship has changed over the course of time (friends first, followed by a brief stint as partners, then back to friends), but so long as L is in my life, I don't care what form it takes."
Music production
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Why Mocha Mousse Is Pantone's 2025 Color of the Year

The selection of mocha mousse as 2025's color of the year reflects a deep need for harmony amid today's political turmoil, as noted by Pantone's Eiseman.
Web design
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Keira Knightley reveals 'Love Actually' cue card scene was 'creepy and sweet' - after director said it was 'a bit weird'

Knightley described a recent encounter with builders who held up cue cards in homage to her character's moment in Love Actually. She found it 'creepy and sweet', reflecting the mix of emotions in the film.
Miscellaneous
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